Yamaha Dt125r vs Suzuki Drz400s
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Dt125r vs Suzuki Drz400s. Yamaha Dt125r: 12 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 102 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 110 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Suzuki Drz400s: 33 hp @ 7,600 rpm hp, 138 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated; note: varies with rider weight, gearing, and conditions), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Dt125r
Suzuki Drz400s
Horsepower (hp)
12 hp
33 hp
Torque (Nm)
13 Nm
34 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
102 kg
138 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
12 hp @ 8,000 rpm
33 hp @ 7,600 rpm
Torque
13 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
34 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
110 km/h
145 km/h (estimated; note: varies with rider weight, gearing, and conditions)
Weight
102 kg (wet/curb weight)
138 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 km/L
3.5–4.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Dt125r
7.8/10
"Buy the best example you can find — nothing else matters."
Pros
+Legendary YPVS power delivery
+Genuinely capable off-road
+Lightweight and flickable
Cons
−Power valve needs constant attention
−Age means tired examples everywhere
−Two-stroke running costs add up
Suzuki Drz400s
8.5/10
"The most dependable used dual-sport your money can buy."
Pros
+Nearly indestructible engine
+Cheap, plentiful parts
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Heavy for true offroad
−Stock jetting notoriously lean
−No fuel injection ever
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